GSD-2022-1005296 ath9k: fix use-after-free in ath9k_hif_usb_rx_cb
A use-after-free vulnerability in the ath9k USB WiFi driver allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause a system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005296?
GSD-2022-1005296 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ath9k: fix use-after-free in ath9k_hif_usb_rx_cb
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.19.2 by commit b66ebac40f64336ae2d053883bee85261060bd27, it was introduced in version v2.6.35 by commit fb9987d0f748c983bb795a86f47522313f701a08. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005296?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005296?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005296 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2022-1005296 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005296 in the wild and no public exploit code.